Senior Budget Analyst

• →Prepares the Division’s annual budget by gathering, analyzing, and compiling financial data into spreadsheets shared with departments, and provides specialized analysis and administration of the budget
• →Evaluates budget estimates and proposals for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with established procedures, regulations, and organizational objectives
• →Tracks budget performance by reviewing reports and accounting records ensuring that allocated funds are utilized effectively and appropriately
• →Produces specific reports and analysis for various types of data used by the Associate Dean; collaborates with others to develop focused, effective reporting design and metrics
• →Examines past budgets and performs research on economic and financial developments that affect spending; communicates progress and results to all stakeholders; understands the context and implications of all projects in addressing business needs
• →Responds to requests from across the Division, including the Dean and Associate/Deputy Deans, for special reports and data (such as enrollment, faculty, and admissions), analyzing and interpreting results to prepare clear reports
• →Identifies current and future resource planning and allocation issues; develops, leads, and supervises complex studies and analyses that will assist senior staff in reaching resource planning and allocation decisions
• →Understands and clearly communicates the conclusions drawn from data analysis
• →Designs, implements, and maintains financial models to support budget planning, forecasting, and resource allocation, and to evaluate the potential impact of strategic initiatives
• →Reviews estimated expenditures. Develops expenditure projections and periodic budget variance reports. Prepares forecasts as well as analysis
• →Has a deep understanding of operational budgets for departments or other operational units
• →Reports on variances between the approved budget and actual performance and recommends revised procedures
• →Performs other related work as needed

• MBA, or other advanced degree
• Educational background with focus in business or related technical field

• Demonstrated experience building financial models
• Advanced Excel skills, able to manipulate data via sort, VLOOKUP, IF statements, and pivot data
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office  

• Accounting, Finance, Budgeting, Financial Analysis, or related experience
• Experience compiling data used for preparing budgets
• Experience verifying electronic records for data integrity
• Experience researching information
• Experience in a University setting or other complex not-for-profit organization
• Familiarity with Oracle ERP system
• Familiarity with Orbit reporting system
• Familiarity with SmartView
• Familiarity with a higher education environment Understanding of how gifts, endowments, and payroll flow into departmental budgets

• Strong practical knowledge of financial analysis methodologies
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong communication skills—be able to tell a story in understandable manner to the non-financial individual.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically, independently develop and evaluate options, and translate findings into operational objectives
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships at all organizational levels
• Ability to work closely and effectively with senior University leadership
• Intellectual versatility and creativity
• Demonstrated problem-solving, organization, analytical, and coordination skills including attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to interact with a diverse workforce
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to handle multiple, concurrent tasks within deadlines with minimal supervision
• Flexibility and ability to work effectively and gracefully under considerable time pressure on high visibility, high-stakes projects
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changes in workflow and procedures

• This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule; Will be required to be onsite one day a week and/or as needed
• Occasional extended or non-standard hours may be required during peak periods, such as annual budget preparation, fiscal year-end close, and urgent leadership requests

• Resume (required)
• Cover Letter (preferred)
• References (preferred)

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Pay Range

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